Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Nick Fuentes

Public opinion and media debates around Nick Fuentes—discover key moments of controversy.

Nicholas Joseph Fuentes is an American far-right political commentator and live streamer known for his white nationalist and antisemitic views. He hosts the America First livestream, which promotes white nationalism, white supremacy, Christian nationalism, misogyny, anti-LGBTQ views, and antisemitism, including Holocaust denial. His followers are known as Groypers, and he is a controversial figure due to his extremist rhetoric and associations.

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April 2017: Fuentes argues First Amendment was not written for Muslims or immigrants

In April 2017, Nick Fuentes "argued the First Amendment was not written for Muslims or immigrants". He has described Islam as "a barbaric ideology that [wants] to come over and kill us".

April 2017: Controversial Comments on America First

In April 2017, during an episode of America First, Nicholas Fuentes made controversial statements regarding the First Amendment, Muslims, immigrants, and the media, leading to accusations of racism and inciting violence.

August 2017: Left Right Side Broadcasting Network

In August 2017, Nicholas Fuentes left Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN) following controversial comments and publicity over his attendance at the Unite the Right rally.

2017: Attendance at Charlottesville Unite the Right Rally

Following his attendance at the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, Nick Fuentes spoke positively of "a tidal wave of white identity" and sees America's "white demographic core" as central to the country's identity.

2017: Unite the Right Rally and Dropping out of Boston University

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes attended the Unite the Right rally and subsequently dropped out of Boston University after receiving death threats over his media persona, statements, and attendance of the rally.

2017: Started America First and Attended Unite the Right Rally

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes started the episodic live stream America First. He also attended the Unite the Right rally that year.

November 2019: Michelle Malkin Fired by Young America's Foundation

In November 2019, Michelle Malkin was fired by the Young America's Foundation after 17 years of employment due to her support for Nick Fuentes. This highlights the controversies surrounding Fuentes and the impact on those associated with him.

November 2019: Praise for "Catholic Fascism" on America First

In a November 2019 episode of America First, Nick Fuentes praised the concept of "Catholic fascism", stating he would join Antifa if they were promoting such ideology and called for taking over the country.

November 2019: Disrupting TPUSA Events

Throughout November 2019, Nicholas Fuentes's supporters were present at many of Charlie Kirk's public speaking events, which featured guest speakers including Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle. These campaigns frequently involved asking questions that prompted viewers to look up far-right and antisemitic conspiracy theories and hoaxes online.

December 2019: Confronted Ben Shapiro

In December 2019, Nicholas Fuentes confronted conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro outside a TPUSA event in West Palm Beach, Florida, asking why he had delivered a speech at Stanford University criticizing him.

2019: Groyper Movement and Groyper Wars

By 2019, America First had attracted a cult following, who refer to themselves as "Groypers". During the 2019 "Groyper Wars", they disrupted events hosted by TPUSA and others with provocative questions on immigration, Israel, and cultural issues.

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2019: Groyper War

In 2019, Nicholas Fuentes's followers heckled Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA events, referred to as the "Groyper War", to push for more extreme right-wing positions.

February 14, 2020: YouTube Channel Terminated

On February 14, 2020, Nick Fuentes's YouTube channel was terminated for violating the platform's policies on hate speech. This action marked a significant escalation in the deplatforming efforts against Fuentes.

February 2020: Michelle Malkin Speaks at First AFPAC

In February 2020, Michelle Malkin spoke at the first America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC). This event marked a significant moment in Fuentes's efforts to establish a platform for far-right and white nationalist views.

December 8, 2020: Received Large Bitcoin Donation

On December 8, 2020, Nicholas Fuentes received approximately $250,000 worth of Bitcoin as part of a large donation from a French man, leading to an FBI investigation.

December 12, 2020: Speech at Freedom Plaza

On December 12, 2020, Nicholas Fuentes spoke to a crowd of supporters at Freedom Plaza, stating that the Founding Fathers would take the country back by force if necessary.

December 2020: Fuentes reportedly has an altercation on a flight over mask mandates

In December 2020, Nick Fuentes reportedly had an altercation on a flight over mask mandates, and has frequently spread conspiracy theories and misinformation surrounding the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines.

December 2020: Led 'Destroy the GOP' Chant

In December 2020, at a pro-Trump protest in Washington, D.C., Nicholas Fuentes led a crowd to chant "Destroy the GOP" and encouraged them to sit out the United States Senate special runoff election in Georgia.

2020: Deplatforming

Between 2020 and 2023, Nicholas Fuentes faced widespread deplatforming from major social media, streaming, and financial services, primarily for violating hate speech policies and involvement with January 6.

2020: Use of Irony to Avoid Consequences

In 2020, Nicholas Fuentes used irony to avoid consequences for his words, specifically regarding Holocaust denial, citing a 2020 video where Fuentes said, "Irony is so important for giving a lot of cover and plausible deniability for our views".

2020: Discussed killing state legislators

On January 4, 2021, Nicholas Fuentes discussed killing state legislators who were unwilling to overturn the results of the 2020 election, while claiming he was not advising it.

January 4, 2021: Discussed Killing State Legislators

On January 4, 2021, Nicholas Fuentes discussed killing state legislators who were unwilling to overturn the results of the 2020 election, while claiming he was not advising it.

February 2021: Barred from Hyatt Regency Orlando

In February 2021, Nick Fuentes was barred from the Hyatt Regency Orlando after attempting to "start a commotion" during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

February 2021: Video Played at Trump Impeachment Trial

In February 2021, a video of Nicholas Fuentes's speech was played during the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump by House delegate Stacey Plaskett.

March 2021: Suspension from Almost All Social Media Platforms

According to ABC News in March 2021, Nick Fuentes had been suspended from "almost all" social media platforms. This widespread deplatforming limited his reach and influence.

April 2021: Salon reports Fuentes joined forces with anti-vaccine community

In April 2021, Salon reported that "Nicholas Fuentes and his 'groyper army' have joined forces with the coronavirus anti-vaccine community." That year, he embarked on an anti-vaccine speaking tour, where he promoted hoaxes about COVID-19 vaccines.

July 2021: Removed from CPAC for Harassing Journalist

In July 2021, Nick Fuentes was again removed from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for harassing a journalist. This incident further contributed to his controversial public image.

July 2021: Twitter Ban

In July 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Nick Fuentes's verified account, making them one of the last mainstream social media platforms to ban Fuentes. This action further limited his reach and influence on social media.

August 2021: Fuentes praises the Taliban's governance after their takeover of Afghanistan

In August 2021, after the Afghan government fell to the Taliban, Nick Fuentes posted on Telegram, stating, "The Taliban is a conservative, religious force, the US is godless and liberal. The defeat of the US government in Afghanistan is unequivocally a positive development."

December 2021: Gettr Ban

In December 2021, the social media platform Gettr permanently suspended Nick Fuentes. This led to backlash from Fuentes's supporters and further complicated his presence on social media.

2021: Spoke at Events Preceding Capitol Attack

In 2021, Nicholas Fuentes spoke at events preceding the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

January 2022: Yiannopoulos alleges Alexander wants to have sex with underage boys at Fuentes' events

In January 2022, Yiannopoulos alleged he sent a text to Nick Fuentes which read, "Alexander wants to come to your events to have sex with underage boys. Snap out of it."

January 19, 2022: Subpoenaed by January 6 Committee

On January 19, 2022, the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack issued a subpoena to Nicholas Fuentes.

February 2022: Third Annual AFPAC Event

In February 2022, Nick Fuentes hosted his third annual America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) event. The conference was attended by Marjorie Taylor Greene, and included pre-recorded videos from Janice McGeachin and Paul Gosar. The event highlighted Alexander Dugin's growing influence on the American far-right.

March 10, 2022: Fuentes praises "czar Putin" for the Russian invasion of Ukraine

On March 10, 2022, Nick Fuentes praised "czar Putin" for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which he claimed was to "liberate Ukraine from the Great Satan and from the evil empire in the world, which is the United States". He also praised Hitler during his speech, saying that the media had been comparing Vladimir Putin to Hitler "as if that wasn't a good thing".

June 2022: Fuentes praises Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade

In June 2022, following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Nick Fuentes praised the Supreme Court of the United States for its decision.

November 22, 2022: Dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Trump and West

On November 22, 2022, Donald Trump hosted Nick Fuentes and Kanye West for a dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The meeting, requested by West, drew significant controversy due to Fuentes's and West's views.

November 28, 2022: Interview with Tim Pool

On November 28, 2022, political commentator Tim Pool interviewed Kanye West, Nick Fuentes, and Milo Yiannopoulos regarding West's campaign. Pool pressed West and Fuentes about their dinner with Trump and demanded an apology, which they refused, eventually walking off during the interview.

December 5, 2022: Interview with Gavin McInnes

On December 5, 2022, Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes interviewed Kanye West alongside Nick Fuentes, with the duo asserting that Hitler's reputation was "crafted by Jews". West also endorsed Fuentes's beliefs by stating that society needed to be structured around a Christian government.

2022: Fuentes expresses support for Chinese unification

In 2022, Nick Fuentes expressed support for Chinese unification, stating, "I want China to take back Taiwan, I want Russia to take back Ukraine, if for no other reason than it's time for America to be humiliated."

2022: Fuentes says women should not have the right to vote

In 2022, Nick Fuentes told the British journalist Louis Theroux that he believes it would be better if women did not have the right to vote.

2022: Fuentes bestows "giggling praise" on Hitler at AFPAC 2022

In 2022, during his speech at AFPAC, Nick Fuentes bestowed "giggling praise" on Hitler. He also promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories against Jews and called for a "holy war" against them. He stated that "Jews stood in the way" of overturning Roe v. Wade, and that the Dobbs decision meant that "banning gay marriage is back on the menu, banning sodomy is back on the menu, banning contraceptives is back on the menu, and basically we're having something like Taliban rule in America, in a good way".

January 25, 2023: Twitter Account Reinstated and Immediately Suspended

On January 25, 2023, Nick Fuentes's verified Twitter account was briefly reinstated. He immediately praised Adolf Hitler and the Unabomber and declared, "Jews run the news".

July 2023: Fuentes calls women "baby machines" on Fresh and Fit Podcast

In July 2023, during an appearance on the Fresh and Fit Podcast, Nick Fuentes stated that women were "baby machines" because "that's what their brains are about". He also stated that the optimal age for a wife is 16, which he states is "right when the milk is good". Fuentes also has stated that rape is "not so a big deal" and has claimed that "a lot of women want to be raped".

2023: Deplatforming Continued

2023: Fuentes involved in Ali Alexander scandal

In 2023, Nick Fuentes and associates were involved in a scandal about Fuentes's friend, Ali Alexander. Two accusers stated Alexander asked for pornographic images and encouraged sexual intercourse. One accuser said he believed Fuentes was "100 percent aware" of the alleged situation, yet did not intervene at the time. Marjorie Taylor Greene requested an FBI investigation.

May 2024: X (formerly Twitter) Account Reinstated

In May 2024, Nick Fuentes's X (formerly Twitter) account was reinstated following an announcement by Elon Musk. Musk defended the decision as being in line with free speech principles, leading to controversy.

August 2024: "Groyper War 2" Against Trump's Campaign

In August 2024, Nick Fuentes began a "digital war" against Donald Trump's presidential campaign, which he dubbed "Groyper War 2". This involved directing his followers to pressure Trump on social media and threatening protests.

November 10, 2024: Fuentes allegedly pepper-sprays activist Marla Rose at his home

On November 10, 2024, activist Marla Rose approached Nick Fuentes's home and attempted to ring his doorbell. Fuentes allegedly pepper-sprayed Rose before pushing her down his front steps and taking her phone, which she was using to film the interaction.

November 2024: Criticism of Trump Supporters and "Trumpism"

In November 2024, Nick Fuentes criticized Trump supporters for dressing in garbage bags, describing it as a moment of realization that "Trumpism was a cult". He characterized Trumpism as "a giant cult-like scam".

November 2024: Fuentes mocks abortion supporters after Trump's victory

In November 2024, after Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Nick Fuentes mocked supporters of abortion, tweeting, "Your body, my choice. Forever" (a spin on the freedom of choice slogan "My body, my choice").

November 2024: Fuentes's home address is doxed on Twitter

In November 2024, the address of Nick Fuentes's Berwyn, Illinois home was doxed on Twitter in response to Fuentes mocking abortion advocates with his tweet "Your body, my choice".

2024: Launched Groyper War 2

In 2024, Nicholas Fuentes launched "Groyper War 2" against Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign; using memes, trolling, and protests.

2024: Controversy and Criticism over Trump's Dinner with Fuentes

In 2024, the meeting between Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, and Kanye West received significant attention and condemnation due to Fuentes's and West's antisemitism. The event raised questions over Trump's tenability as a candidate in the 2024 election.

July 2025: Criticism of Trump Over Epstein Files

In July 2025, Nick Fuentes criticized Donald Trump for refusing to release the Epstein files, describing Trump as a "scam artist". He stated that the "MAGA movement" would be seen as "the biggest scam in history".

September 2025: Attempted Rejoin and Subsequent Ban from YouTube

In September 2025, Nick Fuentes and Alex Jones attempted to rejoin YouTube after the platform announced it would be offering the reinstatement of all channels banned from the site due to political speech violations. However, YouTube banned both Fuentes and Jones hours after creating new channels.

October 2025: Fuentes endorses the enforcement of U.S. dominance over Latin America

In October 2025, Nick Fuentes endorsed the enforcement of U.S. dominance over Latin America, stating, "We are in a great power competition with China and Russia". He also expressed support for threatening Venezuela, citing the country's resources as justification and saying that the United States needed to "take their stuff", but did not support regime change.

October 2025: Tucker Carlson Interview

In late October 2025, Tucker Carlson interviewed Nicholas Fuentes on The Tucker Carlson Show, prompting condemnation and exposing conflicts amongst conservatives over antisemitism.

November 2025: Fuentes says he would take away women's right to vote if elected president

In November 2025, Nick Fuentes said that if he was elected president, he would "just take away the right to vote for tons of people. Women for sure."

December 2025: Fuentes reaches plea agreement for battery charge

In December 2025, Nick Fuentes reached a plea agreement under which he must complete 75 hours of community service, attend an anger management course, pay restitution for the damaged phone, and apologize to Rose in court, with the charge to be dismissed if he fulfills these terms by January 23, 2026.

2025: Fuentes claims his antisemitic views toned down

In 2025, Nick Fuentes claimed that his antisemitic views had toned down as he aged, though The New York Times stated that "A review of Mr. Fuentes's recent remarks indicates otherwise."

January 2026: Partying to "Heil Hitler" in Miami

In January 2026, Nick Fuentes attracted considerable attention for partying to "Heil Hitler", along with other far-right figures, at a nightclub in Miami. The Miami Beach Mayor apologized for the incident and banned Fuentes from the club.

January 23, 2026: Charge to be dismissed if Fuentes fulfills plea agreement terms by January 23, 2026

The plea agreement requires that Nick Fuentes complete 75 hours of community service, attend an anger management course, pay restitution for the damaged phone, and apologize to Rose in court, with the charge to be dismissed if he fulfills these terms by January 23, 2026.

February 11, 2026: Fuentes calls for women to go to "breeding gulags"

On February 11, 2026, Nick Fuentes complained on America First that women are "getting educated" which is "hurting the fertility rate", and hence "every woman and girl" must "go to the breeding gulags", after which "we will determine which ones are acceptable" for release. He compared his views to Hitler's imprisonment of political rivals.